1. Y.E.S 3 rd Grade

2. Our Team Carolyn Davis Carolyn.davis@decatur.esc11.net Tracie Finstad Tracie.finstad@decatur.esc11.net Lauren Cary lauren.cary@decatur.esc11.net Rachael Reyna Rachael.reyna@decatur.esc11.net 940-393-7400

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4. Attendance We want your child to have every opportunity to learn. Doors open at 7:15 and school starts promptly at 7:50. We encourage and recognize perfect attendance each six weeks. Whenever your child must be absent, please call the front office at 940-393-7400 to report the absence. When your child returns, please send a note or doctor’s excuse to explain your child’s absence.

5. Tonight, we will… Develop understanding of the expectations of Third graders at Y.E.S. Learn ways you can help your child. Have a question and answer session with any time remaining.

6. Getting to Know the Curriculum http://tea.texas.gov/uploadedFiles/Curriculum/Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_S kills/docs/Grade3_TEKS_0814.pdf http://tea.texas.gov/Student_Testing_and_Accountability/Testing/State_of_Texas_ Assessments_of_Academic_Readiness_(STAAR)/STAAR_Released_Test_Question s/ http://tea.texas.gov/uploadedFiles/Curriculum/Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_S kills/docs/Grade3_TEKS_0814.pdf http://tea.texas.gov/Student_Testing_and_Accountability/Testing/State_of_Texas_ Assessments_of_Academic_Readiness_(STAAR)/STAAR_Released_Test_Question s/

7. STAAR State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness Given in grades 3-5 Given in early May Test is now timed - 4 hours More difficult than previous test because it will require higher level thinking and multiple step problems. Builds on previously learned knowledge. 3 rd Grade will take both Reading and Math

8. How can I help? Read, Read, Read…When helping your child with their reading response journal check over their work. If you can’t read it, we can’t read it. Look for parent activities on math and reading pages Look on 3 rd grade team page for helpful websites Look on reverse side of newsletter for helpful hints.

9. The Importance of Reading Nightly!

10. Questions What 3 rd Grade questions do you have for us? If you have a question that you feel pertains to your child only, please write it down and we will contact you individually.

11. Thank You